Stream Update (August 2019)

So today I'm heading back home from my vacation, and I'll be honest, I never actually thought about what I want to do with my stream while I was here. I mean it makes sense. Why should I when I'm away and enjoying a nice break? All I know is that I want to make a change in how I've done things.

BACKSTORY

Really ever since I stopped running Prime 2 my stream was on a decline. Sub count dropped, viewership  declined. I didn't have a clear indication as to what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had just gotten Splatoon 2, so I had something to look forward to. Speedrunning for me was basically nonexistent, just like my stats I mentioned above. But I was having fun. A few months later I graduated from school and I wanted to get back into running but I had no motivation to do so. I tried a few things and nothing stuck. Then I tried running Splatoon 2 and, while it was fun for a while, it didn't last.

Jump ahead to the past month or 2 and my motivation has declined even further. I had (and still have) little desire to play Splatoon 2 anymore and I was clueless as to what I should speedrun. I wanted to try again but had no games I wanted to run. Coupled with my inconsistent streaming days and quiet chats, I really just wanted to stop trying. Why bother if nobody else is watching anymore?

So now we are here, at the end of my vacation. I still don't know what I want to do but I'm in a better mindset I think. My stream the past few months I was too focused on the view count and the constantly dropping sub count. But I think that this is
is what tore me down over time. Streaming became a chore because I was forcing myself to stream everyday when I didn't want to, and some days I didn't even stream even when I could because I had no motivation to do anything. I was teasing like a job and something I had to which was mistake. I'll try to bring back what made me want to stream in the first place. I'll list some games that I want to play or might plan to play in the future.

CURRENT PLANS

• Chibi-Robo
- I did one run and it was terrible. I want to do another at least because I know I can do much better and the game deserves a second chance from me. I'd like under 3 hours to start.

• Frogger 2
- Honestly tempted to pick up the game again. I met my goal of sub-22 in 100% a little while back but I want to come back. Probably with focus on any% for 16:2x.

• Splatoon 2
- I want to get back into this game because it's a fun game. Shame I haven't been into it lately. Also considering running All Missions again. My PB sucks and it's honestly the best category in Octo Expansion. Not sure if I want to run hero mode at this time.

• Breath of the Wild
- I still want to get 100% in the game, even though it's a slow and tedious grind. Might stream this after speedruns or on a day I don't feel like speedrunning.
- Also considering learning this game again at some point. Unsure though.

FUTURE PLANS

• I'm really considering getting back into the Prime Series speedrunning scene. I don't know if it'll be randomizers or speedruns,  and don't know what game it will be. Leaning towards 3 at the moment. Not definite though.

• Link's Awakening Remake
- This comes out next month so I'm excited to finally play this game. Maybe if I like it enough I'll speedrun it.

• Luigi's Mansion 3
- Releases on Halloween and I couldn't be more excited. Really looking forward to this game and I definitely will attempt to speedrun it.

Well that's really it for now. Thanks for taking the time to read this paste. I know it's a long one but I wanted to give an update. Thanks to everyone who puts up with my stream and still watches me through this. And thanks to my subs as well. I'll try to improve as a streamer and hopefully I'll be more motivated and happier on stream. Thanks for reading. dyceroW